All Obituaries

Billy Bybee, 81, of Columbia died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at  TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born October 29, 1942 in Adair County, to the late Charlie and Julie Hawkins Bybee. Billy was a retired electrician having owned and operated Bybee’s Electric Service and a member of Church of Christ. Survivors include: One son – Harold Burton (Mattie) of Columbia Two daughters – Ginger Eaton (James) of Columbia and Beverly Smith (Bobby Coffey) of Columbia One...

Cathy Turner, 69, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 5:03 A.M. at her home. She was born October 8, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky. Cathy was a faithful member of Emory Chapel United Methodist Church and a Certified Nursing Assistant, working at Summit Manor Nursing Home for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Geneva Collins Bledsoe, her father, John Bledsoe, two grandchildren, Dustin Turner and Jennifer Bunch. Survivors include: Her husband –...

Maxine Brown, 95, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Breeding, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Baptist Health in Louisville. She was born March 26, 1928, in Cumberland County, to the late Orbin and Lula McIntyre Branham.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kerry Brown on July 11, 2023.  She was a member of Kenwood Christian Church in Louisville. Survivors include: One daughter – Brenda Sanders of Louisville One daughter-in-law –...

Eula Moss, 92, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at TJ Health/ Columbia. She was born April 29, 1931, in Adair County, to the late Owen and Tina Blakey Absher.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, A.R. Absher, two sisters, Bonnie Pearl Absher and Ruby Chapman, two grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Ms. Moss was saved on July 14, 2002 and Baptized on July 28, 2002 and joined the Kellyville Community Church. Survivors...

Gina Schorman, 52, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home after an illness. She was born August 3, 1971, in Adair County, to the late John Bill and Betty Melson McClister.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Schorman on January 28, 2018, two brothers, Allen McClister and Billy Joe McClister, a sister, Rhonda McClister and two siblings in infancy. Survivors include: Two daughters – Brittany Stone (Matt) and...

Glenn Morris Epperson, 85, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Columbia, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home. Glenn was the only child of the late Morris and Mabel Rosenbaum Epperson. He graduated from University of Kentucky with honors in 1962 and had a thirty year career with the Internal Revenue Service in Louisville, KY. Glenn was an avid fan of UK basketball and football, U of L basketball and Cincinnati Reds baseball, he was a serious world traveler having visited 115 countries,...

Irene Yarberry, 77, of Columbia, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Louisville, KY. She was born April 29, 1946, to the late John and Carrie Lucas. Irene was formerly employed at  Murkami and operated Yarberry’ s Store for many years. She was a member of Freedom Separate Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her husband of 58 years – Gene Yarberry of Columbia, KY Two sons – Mike Yarberry and Dustin Yarberry both of Columbia, KY One brother – Donald Lucas of...

Clell Davis Parson, 76, of the Gradyville Community, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at 5:30 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. He was born October 14, 1947, in Adair County, to the late Andy Clifton and Ada Frances Richard Parson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Keith, two brothers, Leroy and Carl Parson and his sister, Ruth Bell. Clell was a member of Gradyville Baptist Church, was employed at Day & Day Feed Mill for many years and...

Lillie Duvall, 93, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at Summit Manor Health & Rehab in Columbia. She was born December 9, 1929, in Adair County, to the late James T. and Lizzie Jones Lasley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Duvall in 2010 and seven brothers and four sisters. Ms. Duvall was a member of Santa Fee Baptist Church, where she served as Church Clerk and Sunday School Secretary. She retired from Fruit of the...

Donna Jessie, 72, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at The Grandview Nursing and Rehab in Campbellsville. She was born August 1, 1951, in Adair County, to the late Bailey J. and Della Garner Polston.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, D.L. Jessie, Jr., a son, Steven Jessie and the followings siblings; Arvis, Elvin, Herman and Bob Polston, Shirley Smith, Allene Ragland, Mae Mann, Eva Pollard. Donna was a member of Columbia Baptist...